Flowers of thread and wire with their hands

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Ganutell — the flowers of thread and wire. The technique of the manufacture of such articles devoted to art. The name comes from the word canutiglia of Italian origin, which translates as “a thin, twisted thread».

A Little history

To Make flowers out of thread and wire was invented in one of the monasteries located on the island of Malta during the Crusades. In the 18th century the art of making the jewelry began to spread throughout Europe. However, in the last century flowers from wire and thread was declared the absolute lack of taste, and the decor completely disappeared from the homes of the inhabitants of the Old world.

An old custom of decorating the altars of Catholic churches to preserve this kind of needlework. Moreover, to this day the Maltese monks bought the manufacture of such artificial flowers for the Cathedral of St. Peter and the residence of the Pope.

Relatively recently, the government of the island nation decided to revive interest in traditional techniques of ganutell. Courses were organized, where they teach how to make flowers out of yarn and wire with their hands.

the flowers of thread and wire

What is required for the manufacture of simple jewelry ganutell jewelry

In our country the flowers of thread and wire have become known relatively recently, but immediately there were many willing to wear to a wedding tiara made with this technique. The decoration of ganutell suitable for bags, and also it is used when creating a boutonniere for the groom.

To make a very simple version of the flower of thread and wire you will need:

  • Scissors
  • Needle or hook;
  • Shiny threads (iris, silk or metallic floss);
  • Wire;
  • Satin ribbon green.

What is the suitable wire for jewelry making ganutell jewelry

Oddly enough, skilled craftsmen are not recommended to purchase the materials required for craftsmanship in specialized stores for needlework. According to them, colored coil wire with section 0.3 mm, including from imports, is not suitable. It is better to use an analogue of copper, designed to repair and create the windings of transformers and motors. This wire cross-section 0.2 mm price 200-400 rubles. per 1 kg is used after adding half. When choosing copper coils it is better to take the lighter wire, which looks softer.

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It is not necessary wire cross section of 0.31 mm.

ganutell flowers made of thread and wire

How to make billets

Colors of thread and wire (see photo above) are created as follows:

  • Cut a piece of wire with a length of 30-50 cm;
  • Wire tightly wound on the hook spiral, starting with 1/3 of their length;
  • Made 29-30 coils;
  • The end of the wire is bent at an angle of 90 degrees so that the result is a “P”-shaped design;
  • Billet is stretched to the sides to the desired size.

Making petal

In the Way described above, rolled 7 blanks. When work is completed, begin to create the petals.

For this:

  • Each coil is bent in a teardrop-shaped loop;
  • Straight wire ends together, twisting around each other to make the frame of the petal;
  • Take a thread of the desired color;
  • Tie the tip to the location of the twisting wire;
  • Stretch the thread to the opposite side edge frame of the petal around the wire helix, carried it back to its base;
  • Again hold the thread up with a shift of 1 curl of the spiral to the left;
  • “down” back shifted round to the right;
  • Continue to wind the thread in the same way, shifting to one turn of the spiral;
  • The result is a petal.

how to make flowers from wire and thread

Build flower

In the Way stated above, it is necessary to produce the desired number of petals desired shape. They were then put together and twisted the base. So it turned into a stalk, it is tightly wound green satin ribbon or thread of the same color.

When he reached the bottom of the base, doing a couple revs and climb up, continuing to wrap the tape up to the middle of the stem.

Next:

  • Make 2-3 turns around the stem, right at the base of the free loop;
  • Tightly fasten the leaf eyelet;
  • Spread the petals;
  • Sew or paste adhesive to the center of the flower bead.

Another option winding of thread

Those interested in how to make flowers from wire and thread, you can try other ways of creating them in the traditional Maltese ganutell jewelry.

In particular, there are several options for winding yarn on a frame-billet. For example, you can do so:

  • To secure the yarn at the base of the frame;
  • To wrap it to the frame as the coil passing between the coils;
  • When he reached the top of the petal, make a revolution around the spiral;
  • Skip the thread in the middle of the frame down to its Foundation;
  • Fasten with a string loop at the base.

the flowers of thread and wire book print

Creation of the composition in the technique of ganutell: what you need

For this DIY you will need:

  • 60 g multicolored beaded;
  • Wire diameter 0.7 mm;
  • Knitting needle for coiling the springs, and creation of templates;
  • Beaded wire 0.4 mm thick;
  • Silk thread with metallic Shine;
  • Scissors
  • Beads for flower core;
  • Floral tape;
  • Glue gun;
  • Line;
  • Pliers;
  • Plate;
  • Decorative butterfly bead.

to make flowers out of thread and wire — the book. Print

Work Order

Creating presets is a slightly different way than described above. The procedure is as follows:

  • Ready a spring stretch evenly so that between the turns was about the same distance;
  • Inserted into the piece of wire in the column;
  • Make a loop with this purpose, bend the workpiece, using a bottle of the desired diameter, and the ends twisted together;
  • Attach the petal or leaf shape.

Next, begin winding the thread using the parallel method. To do this:

  • Billet wrapped thread;
  • Fix the end of the thread at its base;
  • Wrap the workpiece, moving up, and not missing a single spiral spring;
  • End the process in the middle top of the frame;
  • The thread is put down;
  • Pull, flexing the frame.

In the same way make and other lobes in the right quantity.

how to make flowers out of yarn and wire with their hands

Build and flower decoration

First of all, the stamens are made from wire and beads. For this purpose:

  • On a thin wire with a length two times greater than the desired wear 2-3 of origin: Czech Republic;
  • Fold double;
  • Twisted.

Thus, create the desired number of stamens. Put them all together. Placed around the petals and tightly wrapped with wire. The free ends are twisted. Make the stem floral tape.

Assembly compositions

After you have made the right amount of flowers and ribbons, go to the final stage of the work.

For this:

  • Alabaster diluted with water;
  • Pour into a decorative plate, not reaching the edges 1 cm;
  • Wait a few minutes;
  • Insert the tips of the stems in alabaster to the bottom plates;
  • Until it has hardened, sprinkle the surface with colored beads;
  • Attach to a plate decorative butterfly.

Some tips

The Best assistant to learning to produce the colors of yarn and wire, — the book. To print diagrams you can use the printer. They will allow you to create a sketch for the original DIY. So you will be able to immediately assess what amount of wire, thread, beads and beads you will need, and also to get an idea of the final form of the composition, buttonholes, tiara or other decoration, which is going to make.

Ganutell jewelry you can make very beautiful and original earrings. For this you will need a very sturdy wire. After the wire ends will be tied, formed “drop”. They put a metal bead. Then, one end wrapped around the other three times and trim the excess. From 2nd end to make a loop. Attached to her enclosure. Wind “drop” colorful threads in the manner described above. The result is a very beautiful earring. Similarly, make another one.

the flowers of thread and wire photo

Now you know how you can make flowers from yarn and wire. The products created in the technique of ganutell, will be an original accessory for your wedding hairstyle, decorate the outfit of your little Princess or can be used as decoration of the rim, bags or boutonnieres.

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